But the emergence of a homegrown teen star has helped ease the sting for tournament director Karl Hale. In the days leading up to the Rogers Cup, tournament organizers were forced to announce one major withdrawal after another. The Richmond Hill, Ont., player requested to play on centre court despite being the youngest player in the tournament. Shapovalov has quickly become the story and star of the tournament. By the start of the men’s tennis showcase, top draws Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal were among the no-shows.

Source: thestar July 27, 2016 14:03 UTC